This Is Exactly How to Get Longer Eyelashes - And It's So Easy

Have you ever stood in front of the mirror with a pair of tweezers dangerously close to your eyeball trying to apply a set of fake lashes, only to end up with them sticking out at strange angles and then turfed in the bin? Not exactly the stuff of Hollywood red carpet dreams.

But help is here. And it comes in the form of Jackie Lee – founder of Australian brand Artémes – the mink eyelashes being fluttered by the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen and Rita Ora.

We tapped her to give us her fail-proof tips (because there’s nothing remotely fancy about gluing your fingers together.)

Get your eyes in shape

“Choosing the right lash will instantly light up your eyes making them appear bigger and brighter. For almond eyes, lashes that are denser or longer towards the middle will open up the eyes, while lashes that are longer on the ends will give eyes a winged, flattering shape. On the flipside, those with hooded lids should go for strip lashes with a mix of long and short wispy hairs to add subtle fullness along the lash line and length.”

Trim down

“Not all false eyelashes fit straight from the package so it is important for you to ‘fit’ them to your eye shape by measuring and trimming them to size. This ensures that they fit you perfectly and sits on your eye line comfortably by removing any excess tabs.”

Don’t scrimp on glue

“A quality adhesive that is gentle and easy to use will keep your lashes looking lush and securely in place all day. Artémes formulas are waterproof and gentle to peel off leaving no damage to the lashes and help to preserve its quality for multiple uses.”

Position yourself

“The trickiest part in applying lashes is getting the placement right. Before applying any glue hold the lashes against your natural eye line and take note of the best position. Make sure that you place them close to your lash line to ensure that there are no gaps and they are sitting where your natural eyelash begins.”

Here’s how to get the application right (the first time around.)

1. HANDLE WITH CARE

Use tweezers to gently remove the lashes from the tray. Always handle the lashes from the band and refrain from pulling the individual strands of fur.

2. MEASURE & TRIM

Measure the lashes by holding it against your natural lash line. Trim any excess from the outer corner, making sure both sides are even and balanced.

3. PREPARE LASHES

Curl and apply mascara (when desired) to your natural eyelashes only. Prepare the lashes by squeeze a small amount of glue on the back of your hand and using a q tip to apply an even layer of lash glue along the cotton band. Let the glue become tacky before applying.

4. SET & HOLD

Carefully place the lashes on the top of your natural lash line, adjust the position and hold down to secure.

Ashleigh Austen is whimn's lifestyle editor and writes about everything from way-out wellness trends and workouts to genius beauty hacks and bang-on fashion buys. Fuelled by soy cappuccinos and carrots, she can quote nearly every episode from The Simpsons. Follow her for non-stop serious journalism (lol) on Instagram and Twitter.

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